We are welcoming Spring to our home this week with a bit of new decor from Old Time Pottery! I decided to refresh the entry table first since it’s the first thing you see as you come in the house. This is one of my favorite spaces to change up for the seasons. As always, […]
Before I start this post I just want to say I am not an artist by any means! I kept seeing these textured art pieces all over Pinterest and thought maybe I can make one! I do not have the thousands of dollars to spend on a piece of art. Plus I don’t want to […]
With all of the rain we’ve had lately I’m expecting a super turn out of flowers this Spring! Since it’s been so gloomy lately, I decided to cheer up the indoors with some faux florals. My favorite place for seasonal décor, Old Time Pottery, has some of the prettiest Spring florals! I just love the […]
Today I’m sharing with you this easy DIY Rustic Candlestick Holder. When I saw this on Liz Marie Blog I knew it would look great in our dining room! It makes a big statement but is still simple and sleek. Plus all of these candles add a cozy glow perfect for winter. This was super […]
Over at thenest.com they are featuring 15 wines under $15 from The Wine Trials. Tasters drank 6000 glasses of wine and found that several of the best were under $15! Check it out, I think you will be pleasantly surprised. Cheers!
Kir Royale Ingredients Serves 6 3 ounces (6 tablespoons) creme de cassis (I've had this with Chambord also) 1 bottle Champagne or other sparkling white wine 6 strips tangerine or orange zest, for garnish Directions Just before serving, pour 1 tablespoon creme de cassis into each glass. Fill with Champagne, and garnish with zest […]
In the spirit of Thanksgiving here is an email I received that pretty much sums it up. I am thankful: For the teenager who is not doing dishes but is watching TV, because that means he is at home and not on the streets. For the taxes that I pay, because it means that I […]
Here’s another way to enjoy your cranberries this Thanksgiving. The Cranberry Bog Cocktail! Ingredients 4 ounces champagne 1 ounce cranberry juice Whole cranberries, for garnish Mint leaves, for garnish Directions Combine champagne and cranberry juice in a champagne flute. Drop a few whole cranberries in the glass and garnish with mint leaves. (photo courtesy of […]
Thought I’d share with you some photos I took in my backyard of the many colors of Fall.. Hope you are enjoying the season and have a pleasant weekend!
I recently dicovered a great blog named Tangarang and a fabulous Etsy store to go along with it! One of Kira’s most recent products/ideas is a Wine Tasting Party Kit. I can’t wait to host one myself! She has designed wine bags, numbers for the bottles, conversation starter cards, description cards that are hillarious and […]